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How a Migraine Led to A Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis with Sandy Kruse
Manage episode 480841566 series 2972968
She endured a total thyroidectomy and survived the exhausting struggle of hyperthyroidism —then finally uncovered the secret that transformed her health. What was it?
Sandy Kruse reveals how having thyroid cancer turned her life upside down, only to lead her to be her own health advocate. She talks about the difficult recovery, and the moment she realized that truly listening to her body was the key to healing. From experimenting with medications to refining her nutrition, Sandy’s experience offers powerful lessons on navigating thyroid health.
Tune in to hear how she turned every challenge into a stepping stone for her wellness and completely!
Episode Timeline:
0:00 - Episode Overview
1:18 - Podcast Intro
1:51 - Meet Sandy Kruse
3:00 - It all began after her second childbirth
4:11 - Signs pointed to postpartum thyroiditis but went undiagnosed
4:44 - Her daughter’s cancer was followed by her own diagnosis
6:05 - A sudden migraine revealed a hidden cancer
7:53 - Doctors found five thyroid nodules and one was malignant
8:44 - Full thyroid removal was recommended due to bilateral nodules
9:17 - Exploring new options like radiofrequency ablation
10:07 - Why choosing the right thyroid surgeon matters
13:04 - Hypothyroidism stole her energy and sense of self
14:35 - Learning how hormones and stress impacted her healing
17:21 - Suppressed TSH triggered hyperthyroid symptoms for years
18:44 - Hyperthyroid state and bone loss risks in perimenopause
19:10 - Her wellness journey began after lowering thyroid meds
20:46 - Severe symptoms and slow healing on T4-only meds
21:16 - Addicted to acid blockers after rushed diagnosis
22:22 - Developed Barrett’s esophagus after trying to quit meds
23:49 - How she managed digestion and iron levels through supplements
25:56 - Estrogen dominance and low ferritin in her 40s
26:44 - Confusion around weight gain and experimenting with diet
28:17 - Developed insulin resistance while intermittent fasting
29:02 - Stopped fasting and started listening to her body
31:57 - Protein needs vary by lifestyle and body type
32:53 - Protein requirements depend on activity and goals
34:21 - Switched to collagen for joint pain relief in menopaus
36:08 - Chose natural sugars over erythritol and monk fruit
42:46 - Recommends fermented foods and
Free resources for your thyroid health
Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com
High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s
Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com.
Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?
Click Here to access hundreds of free articles and blog posts.
Click Here for Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel
Click Here to join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group
Click Here to take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz
Click Here to get all of Dr. Eric’s published books
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401 episodes
How a Migraine Led to A Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis with Sandy Kruse
Save My Thyroid: Healing Tips for Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's
Manage episode 480841566 series 2972968
She endured a total thyroidectomy and survived the exhausting struggle of hyperthyroidism —then finally uncovered the secret that transformed her health. What was it?
Sandy Kruse reveals how having thyroid cancer turned her life upside down, only to lead her to be her own health advocate. She talks about the difficult recovery, and the moment she realized that truly listening to her body was the key to healing. From experimenting with medications to refining her nutrition, Sandy’s experience offers powerful lessons on navigating thyroid health.
Tune in to hear how she turned every challenge into a stepping stone for her wellness and completely!
Episode Timeline:
0:00 - Episode Overview
1:18 - Podcast Intro
1:51 - Meet Sandy Kruse
3:00 - It all began after her second childbirth
4:11 - Signs pointed to postpartum thyroiditis but went undiagnosed
4:44 - Her daughter’s cancer was followed by her own diagnosis
6:05 - A sudden migraine revealed a hidden cancer
7:53 - Doctors found five thyroid nodules and one was malignant
8:44 - Full thyroid removal was recommended due to bilateral nodules
9:17 - Exploring new options like radiofrequency ablation
10:07 - Why choosing the right thyroid surgeon matters
13:04 - Hypothyroidism stole her energy and sense of self
14:35 - Learning how hormones and stress impacted her healing
17:21 - Suppressed TSH triggered hyperthyroid symptoms for years
18:44 - Hyperthyroid state and bone loss risks in perimenopause
19:10 - Her wellness journey began after lowering thyroid meds
20:46 - Severe symptoms and slow healing on T4-only meds
21:16 - Addicted to acid blockers after rushed diagnosis
22:22 - Developed Barrett’s esophagus after trying to quit meds
23:49 - How she managed digestion and iron levels through supplements
25:56 - Estrogen dominance and low ferritin in her 40s
26:44 - Confusion around weight gain and experimenting with diet
28:17 - Developed insulin resistance while intermittent fasting
29:02 - Stopped fasting and started listening to her body
31:57 - Protein needs vary by lifestyle and body type
32:53 - Protein requirements depend on activity and goals
34:21 - Switched to collagen for joint pain relief in menopaus
36:08 - Chose natural sugars over erythritol and monk fruit
42:46 - Recommends fermented foods and
Free resources for your thyroid health
Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com
High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s
Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com.
Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?
Click Here to access hundreds of free articles and blog posts.
Click Here for Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel
Click Here to join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group
Click Here to take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz
Click Here to get all of Dr. Eric’s published books
C...
401 episodes
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